Author: Aden Nagrace

Facing COVID-19’s ominous comeback

‘This resurgence reminds us that the fight against COVID-19 is far from over.’ – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, an Ethiopian politician and public health expert who has been serving as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2017 to the present. Prepare for the grim return of an unwelcome

The battle of keeping public toilets clean 

Why is it ever so challenging to uphold cleanliness in our oh-so-glorious public toilets? I mean, seriously, negative comments about them are as common as the dirt and grime found inside, even when we have these paid caretakers supposedly responsible for cleaning. Can you believe it? Could it be that

Sarawak, a rising star in global conference scene

Sarawak is quickly becoming a go-to global destination for meetings and conventions. The state has been hosting a wide range of international events and meetings, and it’s clear that they’re doing an outstanding job. They’ve managed to secure over 100 business events worth RM359 million for this year alone, surpassing

A call to protect Sarawak’s cultural heritage

“A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, and economic legacies — all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.” – Steve Berry Our Premier has called for united efforts to safeguard Sarawak’s unique way of life and cultural

Royal road tour unites Borneo’s people

‘(This tour) provides an opportunity to build a new bridge where there is no river. The bridge is a bridge of friendship. My presence, and that of my family, my entourage, is as if representing part of the people in the Peninsula.’ — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa

It’s time for comprehensive sex education

Sex education is not only about having sex, but it is also important to look at the health and reproductive system, and protecting the body from infections. — Sid Nain Let’s have a chat about the importance of introducing sex education into Malaysia’s school syllabus. Seriously, the government needs to

Open, honest sex education empowers children

‘Sexual education should be a part of everyone’s life, regardless of the fears and taboos we have the courage to overcome.’ — Bisi Alimi We need to stop treating discussions about sex with our children as something we can’t talk about. As the saying goes, education starts at home, and

Funding prosperity and ensuring sustainability

‘The underlying principles of sound investment should not alter from decade to decade, but the application of these principles must be adapted to significant changes in the financial mechanisms and climate.’ – Benjamin Graham, “Regarded as the Father of Value Investing” ‘You adapt, evolve, compete or die.’ – Paul Tudor

Clan associations must innovate for continuit

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. — Jane Howard Unity requires a collective moral force, together with a great leader. Ancestors unite the clan, and heaven unites nature. With unity

Rising from the ashes and thriving

‘Slow, steady progress is better than daily excuses.’ — Robin Sharma Bau town, once known as the Gold Town of Borneo, has been in a state of dormancy for decades. However, it is now rising from the ashes like a phoenix and embracing a new dawn. Its transformation from a